Carole’s guidebook
Neighborhood Resources
Here are some resources near our home in SW Portland. There are TONS of other great places to explore in Portland. Check out Portland Monthly, PDX Eater, Red Tricycle, Willamette Week, Yelp, etc for other options or send us a message for recommendations.
Garden Home Community Library
7475 SW Oleson RdDrop-in community gym with 2 hour child-care (for small fee). In-door play park for kids (for small fee, limited hours). Outdoor park for kids. Walking/biking trail. Library.
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Garden Home Recreation Center
7475 SW Oleson RdDrop-in community gym with 2 hour child-care (for small fee). In-door play park for kids (for small fee, limited hours). Outdoor park for kids. Walking/biking trail. Library.
Shari's Cafe and Pies
6035 SW Murray BlvdLocal franchise diner.
Starbucks
SquareNice staff.
Maplewood Coffee & Tea
5206 SW Custer StHidden gem. Limited hours.
Lucky Labrador Public House
7675 SW Capitol HwyPizza and beer.
Fresh-baked breads, pastries, sandwiches. Coffee and tea.
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Grand Central Bakery
714 N Fremont StFresh-baked breads, pastries, sandwiches. Coffee and tea.
Down to Earth Cafe
7828 SW 35th AveOtto & Anita's Schnitzel's Haus
3025 SW Canby StCasa Vacca Italian
7800 SW Capitol HwyPok Pok Wing
1469 NE Prescott StHighly recommended. Tiny little hole-in-the-wall. Limited hours. Practically a food cart with some seating. One-man-show so sometimes there is a wait for food. Nice owner. But the food is GREAT and really affordable. Fun place to eat in the summer.
Village Hut
7647 SW Capitol HwyHighly recommended. Tiny little hole-in-the-wall. Limited hours. Practically a food cart with some seating. One-man-show so sometimes there is a wait for food. Nice owner. But the food is GREAT and really affordable. Fun place to eat in the summer.
Little Big Burger
7707 SW Capitol HwyGIGI'S CAFE
6320 SW Capitol HwyThai Herbs Restaurant
7779 SW Capitol HwySasquatch Brewing Co.
6440 SW Capitol HwyGood burgers.
Love this place for its healthy farm-to-table Mexican food. Tortillas made right outside the restaurant. Cute bar. Small so sometimes there is a wait.
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Verde Cocina Hillsdale
6446 SW Capitol HwyLove this place for its healthy farm-to-table Mexican food. Tortillas made right outside the restaurant. Cute bar. Small so sometimes there is a wait.
Radiant
9620 SW Barbur BlvdVegan breakfast and coffee cart.
Oak & Olive Restaurant
6369 SW Capitol HwyGastro Mania Restaurant
1 Southwest Columbia StreetYoshi's Sushi
3530 SW Multnomah BlvdSushi food-cart.
Seasons & Regions Seafood Grill
6660 SW Capitol HwySalvador Molly's
1523 SW Sunset BlvdFun place. Spicy international foods.
Hillsdale Farmers Market
1405 S Vermont StHillsdale Food Cart Park
6238 Southwest Capitol HighwayNew Seasons Market
7300 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyExcellent sushi in downtown Tigard but some of the dishes can be a bit pricey.
MAKI Japanese Restaurant
12430 SW Main StExcellent sushi in downtown Tigard but some of the dishes can be a bit pricey.
Yoshi's Sushi
3530 SW Multnomah BlvdGrab a Gyro
9055 SW Barbur BlvdHalal.
Tastebud
7783 SW Capitol HwyBaker & Spice
6330 SW Capitol HwyGroceries, post-office (in grocery store), dry-cleaning, liquor-store (in grocery store), bar (in grocery store), drop-in haircuts, Starbucks.
Garden Home Marketplace
7410 SW Oleson RdGroceries, post-office (in grocery store), dry-cleaning, liquor-store (in grocery store), bar (in grocery store), drop-in haircuts, Starbucks.
Old Market Pub & Brewery
6959 SW Multnomah BlvdGarden Home Dugout
7380 SW Garden Home Rd